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Where Were the Planets on May 29, 1959?
Quick Answer
On May 29, 1959, the Sun was in Gemini (7°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (49% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 29, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°50' Pisces at midnight UTC to 15°29' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°22'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 9°12'58" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 1°38'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 20°58'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 28°27'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 25°47'08" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 5°40'33" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 12°53'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°45'19" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°43'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°11'25" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on May 29, 1959
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 49% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Pisces | 7°13' Pisces | |
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square |
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